Division of Genomic Medicine

Meetings & Workshops

IGNITE and Beyond: The Future of Genomic Medicine Implementaiton
On August 30, 2016, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), sponsored the IGNITE and Beyond: The Future of Genomic Medicine Implementation meeting to discuss future opportunities surrounding the integration of genomic medicine into routine clinical care. The meeting objectives were to: 1. evaluate the key contributions of IGNITE to genomic medicine implementation; 2. identify and prioritize the set of scientific opportunities that could fill gaps in the field of genomic medicine implementation; and 3. identify optimal topics for future genomic medicine implementation research.

NHGRI International Genomics Education Meeting
On August 4-5, 2016, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), sponsored the NHGRI International Genomics Education Meeting at the Lawton Chiles International House in Bethesda, Md. The meeting brought together genomics education leaders and innovators to review primary care oriented education programs, share best practices for genomic education implementation, and identify synergies, challenges, and opportunities to share and collaborate.

Genomic Medicine IX
On April 19-20, 2016, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), sponsored its ninth Genomic Medicine meeting - Bedside to Bench - Mind the Gaps - at the Sheraton Silver Spring Hotel in Silver Spring, Maryland. The meeting focused on facilitating bedside back to bench research by focusing on one of the most vexing problems in clinical sequencing: characterizing and interpreting variants of uncertain significance (VUS).

Genomic Medicine VIII
On June 8-9, 2015, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), sponsored its eighth Genomic Medicine meeting - NHGRI's Genomic Medicine Portfolio - at the at the Hilton Washington D.C./Rockville Hotel & Executive Meeting Center in Rockville, Md. The meeting convened leadership from NHGRI's genomic medicine programs and representatives from other NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs) and external groups to review NHGRI's ongoing genomic medicine portfolio and identify gaps and opportunities for collaborations among these programs.

Research Directions in Genetically-Mediated Stevens-Johnson Syndrome/Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
On March 3-4, 2015, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sponsored a workshop - Research Directions in Genetically-Mediated Stevens-Johnson Syndrome/Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis - at Building 31 on NIH Main Campus. The objectives of the workshop are to: review current state of knowledge of surveillance, pathogenesis, and treatment of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome/Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (SJS/TEN), examine role of genomics and pharmacogenomics in etiology, treatment, and eradication of preventable causes of drug-induced SJS/TEN amd identify gaps, unmet needs, and priorities for future research to eliminate genetically mediated SJS/TEN globally.

Genomic Medicine VI
On January 8-9, 2014, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), sponsored its sixth Genomic Medicine Centers meeting - Genomic Medicine Centers Meeting VI: Global Leaders in Genomic Medicine - at the National Academy of Sciences Building in Washington, D.C. Geoffrey Ginsburg, M.D., Ph.D., Duke University, and Teri Manolio, M.D., Ph.D., NHGRI, co-chaired the meeting. The goals of the meeting were to: identify areas of active translational and implementation research, potential common strategies, and opportunities for collaborative efforts; identify common barriers to implementation of genomics in healthcare and a policy agenda relevant to advances in the field; identify nations with unique capabilities (such as national healthcare systems) that may allow rapid implementation and measures of key outcomes; and discuss opportunities (such as national healthcare system) that may allow rapid implementation and measures of key outcomes.

Genomic Medicine V
On May 28-29, 2013, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), sponsored its fifth Genomic Medicine Centers meeting - Genomic Medicine Centers Meeting V: Working with Federal Stakeholders - at the Hyatt Regency Bethesda in Bethesda, Md. Rex Chisholm, Ph.D., Northwestern University and Teri Manolio, M.D., Ph.D., NHGRI co-chaired the meeting. The goals of the meeting were to: review ongoing and planned activities and obstacles to the implementation of genomic medicine by U.S. federal agencies; understand how NHGRI and NIH can facilitate or expand work by U.S. federal agencies; Establish needs and goals in the implementation of genomic medicine in anticipation of discussions with international stakeholders at Genomic Medicine VI; and learn about ongoing genomic medicine initiatives at centers nationwide and within NIH.

Genomic Medicine IV
On January 28-29, 2013, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), sponsored its fourth Genomic Medicine Centers meeting - Genomic Medicine Centers Meeting IV: Physician Education in Genomics - at the Hyatt Regency DFW in Dallas, Texas. Teri Manolio, M.D., Ph.D., NHGRI and Marc Williams, M.D., Geisinger Health System, co-chaired the meeting. The goals of the meeting were to: identify ongoing efforts and current needs in physician education in genomics; understand processes for guideline development in the use of genomics; promote collaborations among the societies; and learn about ongoing genomic medicine initiatives at centers nationwide and within NIH.

Implicating Sequence Variants in Human Disease
On September 12-13, 2012, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), sponsored a workshop - Implicating Sequence Variants in Human Disease - at the Hyatt Regency Bethesda, in Bethesda, Md. Teri Manolio, M.D., Ph.D., NHGRI, and Daniel MacArthur, Ph.D., Massachusetts General Hospital, co-chaired the workshop. The goal of the workshop was to develop guidelines for investigators, reviewers and editors to consider in assessing the evidence implicating sequence variants or genes as causal in a specific disease.

Sequencing in Cohort Studies and Large Sample Collections
On June 28-29, 2012, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), sponsored a trans-NIH workshop - Sequencing in Cohort Studies and Large Sample Collections - in Wilson Hall, Building 1, at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Md. Teri Manolio, M.D., Ph.D., NHGRI, and Eric Boerwinkle, Ph.D., University of Texas Health Science Center, co-chaired the workshop. The workshop had the following goals/objectives: provide guidance to NIH and the scientific community on the utility of sequencing large sample collections to improve the understanding and treatment of complex diseases; identify the key scientific questions that can be addressed by sequencing and define criteria for selecting samples to answer those questions.

Genomic Medicine III
On May 3-4, 2012, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), sponsored its third Genomic Medicine Centers meeting - Genomic Medicine Centers Meeting III: Working with Implementation Stakeholders - at the International Ballroom-Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport, Chicago, Ill. The workshop had the following goals: review early-stage deliverables from each of the pilot project working groups established at the December 2011 meeting; identify barriers and possible solutions to genomic medicine implementation with payers and other stakeholders; and develop approaches for collaborations among genomic medicine centers.

Characterizing and Displaying Genetic Variants for Clinical Action Workshop
On Dec. 1-2, 2011, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), organized a workshop - Characterizing and Displaying Genetic Variants for Clinical Action Workshop - at the Marriott Washingtonian Center I Gaithersburg, Md. The goal of the workshop was to consider the processes and resources needed to identify clinically relevant genetic variants; to decide whether they are actionable and what the action should be; and to provide this information for clinical use.

Genomic Medicine Symposium
On June 29, 2011, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) sponsored its first Genomic Medicine Colloquium meeting at the Marriott O'Hare in Chicago. NHGRI hosted this meeting in conjunction with the Disease-Oriented Genomic Medicine group to discuss ongoing genomic medicine projects nationwide, assess obstacles and barriers to implementing genomic medicine projects, and develop a research strategy for NHGRI and NIH to accelerate clinical implementation of future projects.

Gene-Environment Interplay in Common Complex Diseases: Forging an Integrative Model
Held January 25, 2010 in Bethesda, Md. at Natcher Auditorium, NIH campus. The goal of the workshop was to engage the scientific community in discussing and conceptualizing a truly trans-disciplinary model of gene-environment research that fully integrates the "genetics" and "environment" sides of the gene-environment equation. The workshop featured presentations to showcase the state-of-the-science and focused discussions to articulate future needs and directions in research and training on gene-environment interplay related to health. This workshop was sponsored by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (OBSSR) in conjunction with the NIH Genes, Environment and Health Initiative.

New Models for Large Prospective Studies Symposium
Held January 22, 2010 in Bethesda, Md. at Natcher Auditorium, NIH campus. The main objective of the symposium was to discuss novel approaches to designing and implementing large prospective cohort studies and biobanks to examine genetic, lifestyle, and environmental factors that contribute to human disease. This symposium featured the UK Biobank. NIH hosted this symposium to hear first-hand from the leadership of the UK Biobank, as well as from other large national and international endeavors, about novel designs for large prospective cohorts that may inform future NIH efforts.

Epidemiology for Researchers Performing Genetic/Genomic Studies
Held July 18, 2008 in Bethesda, Md. at Natcher Auditorium, NIH campus, this short course was for investigators and trainees doing research in human genetics, particularly studies employing genomic analyses of samples from human populations. It consisted of eight lectures aimed at familiarizing researchers studying the human genome with basic principles and potential pitfalls of epidemiology as applied to human genome research.

Genetics for Epidemiologists: Application of Human Genomics to Population Sciences
Held May 13-14, 2008 at Northwestern University in Chicago, Genetics for Epidemiologists: Application of Human Genomics to Population Sciences, was a short course for investigators and trainees in the field of epidemiology and related population-based sciences. The course consisted of eight one-hour lectures and focused on the interface between genetics and epidemiology.

Frontiers in Population Genomics Research Meeting
Held December 18-19, 2007 in Bethesda, Md., the Frontiers workshop was held to chart future research directions for NHGRI to pursue in population genomics, defined as the application of genomic technologies to population studies, to meet the goals of NHGRI and NIH in improving health and reducing disease.